Cessna 150 accident near Chadron, Nebraska, May 19, 1982
On May 19, 1982, a Cessna 150, registered N2259J, was substantially damaged in an accident near Chadron, Nebraska. It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 19, 1982
- Place
- Chadron, Nebraska
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150 · all 150s on the register
- Registration
- N2259J · no longer on the register · serial 15065459
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
AFTER FLYING 1.2 HOURS WITH AN INSTRUCTOR PILOT THE STUDENT PILOT WAS RELEASED FOR SOLO FLIGHT. THE STUDENT THEN FLEW FOR .7 HOURS BEFORE RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER AFTER TOUCHING DOWN IN A PASTURE. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT STATED THAT THE FUEL QUANTITY IN THE TANKS HAD NOT BEEN VISUALLY CHECKED PRIOR TO TAKE-OFF.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: student
- Flight time: 50 hours in all; 50 in this make and model; 21 in the last 90 days; 19 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 4,736 hours
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 8 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-200 (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Strang Air INC.
The flight
- Departed from: Chadron NE
- Destination: Chadron NE
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 135° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Sky: not recorded; clear
- Temperature: 167°F (75°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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